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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RDN (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you'll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I'm all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Waffles. Gluten free and so YUM! Sweet potatoes and chocolate for breakfast? Yes please!

Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Waffles

Do you want more protein, less carbs and loads of veggies in your diet? Look no further than meal prepping this Vegetarian Roasted Eggplant Lasagna! It's a dinner time favorite and totally crave worthy. 

Vegetarian Roasted Eggplant Lasagna

I’m loving all the fall flavors in these Vegetarian Harvest Grain Bowls. Quinoa, arugula, tomatoes, apples, roasted sweet potatoes, dried tart cherries and pumpkin seeds tossed together with an apple cider vinaigrette.

Vegetarian Harvest Grain Bowls

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

You've gotta taste this Pumpkin Pie Smoothie made with frozen bananas, rolled oats, canned pumpkin, almond milk and pumpkin pie spice will get your taste buds jazzed for fall!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

If you’re looking for ways to add veggies to breakfast, try these 4 savory toast combos with tomatoes.

4 Yummy Ways to Add Veggies To Breakfast Toast

Autumn Squash Soup is a seasonal favorite and my personal health elixir. The flavors of this soup are just what you need on a chilly day. This Autumn Squash Soup made with butternut and acorn squash and honey crisp apples is oh-so-comforting and healthy!

Vegan Autumn Glow Soup

PBJ Crumble Bars made more wholesome with homemade watermelon chia jam, peanut butter, and whole grain oats for a yummy after school treat or dessert for your next party!

PBJ Crumble Bars

This Potato Chip Chicken Casserole recipe has been around for generations but this one has been reinvented with better-for-you ingredients to fit our healthier lifestyles. Now I can feel good serving this well-loved Potato Chip Chicken Casserole to my family.

Not Your Mama’s Potato Chip Chicken Casserole

No Bake Trail Mix Cereal Bars. Peanut butter marshmallow trail mix goodness because we all need a little fun in our life! This rice crispy treat gets a tasty upgrade with a sweet and salty trail mix twist.

No Bake Trail Mix Cereal Bars

These Healthy Banana Bread Muffins with Walnuts are made with less sugar, whole wheat flour, and yes, that extra banana! We even subbed in maple syrup instead of white sugar into this recipe.

Healthy Banana Bread Muffins with Walnuts

Healthy Hamburger Helper Lasagna Skillet, OMG! This dinner is genius: one pot on the stove top with minimal effort for the tastiest homemade lasagna with lots of hidden veggies.

Healthy Hamburger Helper Lasagna Skillet

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